About Golf Australia:

Australian Golf is experiencing unprecedented growth and embarking upon an exciting journey of change.  Golf Australia is central to this as the governing body for golf in Australia.   

Our purpose is to have “more Australians playing more golf”, and our philosophy is that “all golf is golf, and all of us can be golfers”.  

Australian Golf has a new strategy that positions golf as “a sport for life and fun for all”.  Whether you are a member of a golf club, a round player playing social golf, a ball hitter at a driving range, a mini golfer playing with family and friends, or even one of the 5.8 million Australians who have said that they want to play but are not yet participating, Golf Australia would like to hear from you.  

As the governing body for Golf in Australia, our key responsibilities are to encourage participation across the sport whilst supporting the health of all places to play around the country.  Working alongside key industry partners such as the PGA of Australia and the WPGA Tour, Golf Australia helps provide player pathways through the events at club and state level, through to the Australian Open.  In addition, we support the high-performance program developing talent through to the professional stage. 

About the Role:

The Participation Officer - QLD will have a strong focus on grassroots development, including women and girls engagement and alignment with the Australian Golf Strategy, will provide ongoing delivery and support to GA – Qld’s Golf Participation team across key strategic areas including MyGolf (Juniors), TeeMates (Juniors), Get into Golf (Adults) and other development products deemed important to the growth of the game.

This role is also responsible for:

• The recruitment and servicing of center’s registered to deliver MyGolf, Get into Golf and all other National programs.
• Helping with the administration of the Sporting Schools program throughout Queensland, working with schools, golf coaches, clubs, and facilities to increase take-up and participation within the program.
• Helping with the administration and delivery of the existing TeeMates 9-hole series of events.

The Participation Officer - QLD will also play a key role in providing further insight into the national strategy around the Australian golf pathway’s products and offerings on a regular basis.

Australian Golf Values:

We are committed to creating a culture that enables our employees to thrive and our Australian Golf Values are at the top of mind in everything we do:

• We Welcome Everyone
• We are Connected
• We are Courageous
• We Bring our Best

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Reporting to the Golf Participation Manager - Queensland/NT, the Golf Participation Officer will have the responsibility to deliver outcomes aligned to the following strategic pillars:

• Tell our Story Better – promote the three P’s (see below) and the overall growth of golf in Queensland to a wide audience
• Attracting new golfers – coordinate the roll out of national programs in Queensland that deliver outstanding experiences to participants 
• Growing our Core – support Queensland golf clubs to reflect their communities whilst supporting them to be the best version of themselves

Purpose: More Australians playing more golf
Philosophy: All golf is golf and all of us can be golfers
Positioning: A sport for life and fun for all

Key Requirements:

• 3+ years experience in a game participation role within a sporting organisation, or;
• 3+ years experience in a sales role outside a sporting organisation
• Full Drivers Licence
• Outstanding communication skills, written and verbal/presentation
• Demonstrated experience engaging/influencing with external stakeholders and the ability to form effective working relationships with a varied range of groups and people
• Excellent time management skills and task prioritisation across daily, weekly, and long-term organisation objectives
• Ability to deal calmly and consistently with conflicting priorities
• Strong data entry, word processing and scheduling skills
• Comprehensive organisational skills to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• A good understanding of the Australian golf landscape.

In addition, we are looking for a candidate that can:

• Travel within designated region/s
• Work remotely when required
• Work unique hours, flexible to meet the needs of clubs/facilities

What we are looking for:

The ideal candidate will be passionate in and have demonstrated experience in game development within sport, have outstanding communication skills, and be able deliver great stakeholder experiences.

We support Equal Opportunity practices and welcome applications from all individuals.

What you will get in return:

• A fantastic opportunity to work in a global sport.
• A supportive culture that is flexible and inclusive for all individuals to thrive.
• Learning & development opportunities.

Note: To be considered for this opportunity you must have:

• Valid Australian working rights;
• Valid WWCC or the ability to apply prior to employment commencement